Understanding CUA's Financial Aid Information
The quantity of financial aid, scholarships, grantsvary from person to person. Use the info below to better know how much tuition assistance you'll receive from CUA based on income and merit.
How Much Financial Aid is Available?
Catholic University of America's average financial aid deal for incoming freshmen is $29,574. About 93.0% of new students receive some money for college, the majority of which is in the form of scholarships and grants.
Student loans are a part of financial aid packages, but the only true college discount is a grant or scholarship that you don't have to repay.
We feel that loan debt ought to be thought of as an "outcome" instead of "aid". Read more about student loan debt at CUA.
Amount of CUA Scholarships & Grants
The numbers below apply to grants and scholarships primarily provided by Catholic University of America.
93.0% of incoming freshmen (775 total) were given scholarships at Catholic University of America, averaging $19,235 per student. This ranks in the top 20th percentile of all schools in the nation. This ranks in the top 40th percentile of all schools in the nation. This ranks in the middle 20th percentile of all schools in the nation. This ranks in the bottom 40th percentile of all schools in the nation. This ranks in the bottom 20th percentile of all schools in the nation.
As well as scholarships, 13.0% of freshmen (106 total) received federal grant aid, averaging $4,919 a person.The chart below shows the typical amount of scholarship and grant aid given to all freshmen.
Grants are usually based on need while scholarships are based on merit or ability.
Financial Aid per Family Income
Determine how much scholarship and grant aid you may expect to receive based on your income level. The chart below shows freshmen receiving federal assistance which includes PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 6.9% | $26,175 |
| Income 30k-48k | 3.7% | $20,570 |
| Income 48k-75k | 6.8% | $25,469 |
| Income 75k-110k | 12.7% | $23,509 |
| Income 110k + | 34.6% | $18,627 |
Title IV aid includes loans, grants, or work study granted by the government typically based on financial need. Learn more here.
The Average Undergrad Who Gets Scholarship or Grant Will get $17,983
Of the 3,713 undergraduates at Catholic University of America around 84.0% (3,112 in total) obtain some form of grant aid. The typical amount granted was $17,983.
Financial Aid Links from Catholic University of America
| Financial Aid Department Website | admissions.cua.edu/undergrad/finaid/index.html |
| Net Price Calculator | admissions.cua.edu/undergrad/finaid/NetPriceCalculator/calculator.html |
